CVE-2005-2448
First published: Wed Aug 03 2005(Updated: )
Multiple "endianness errors" in libgadu in ekg before 1.6rc2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid behavior in applications) on big-endian systems.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ekg | =1.4 | |
| ekg | =1.5 | |
| ekg | =1.3 | |
| ekg | =2005-06-05 | |
| ekg | =1.6_rc1 | |
| ekg | =2005-04-11 | |
| ekg | =1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14415
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16140
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16155
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16363
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-813
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1318
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24600
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112198499417250&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11263
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2448?
CVE-2005-2448 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting certain versions of libgadu in ekg.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2448?
To address CVE-2005-2448, upgrade to ekg version 1.6rc2 or later where the issue has been resolved.
Which versions of ekg are affected by CVE-2005-2448?
CVE-2005-2448 affects ekg versions 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6_rc1.
What kind of attacks can be launched exploiting CVE-2005-2448?
Exploitation of CVE-2005-2448 can lead to unexpected behavior and denial of service on big-endian systems.
Is CVE-2005-2448 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2005-2448 primarily impacts big-endian systems where the affected versions of ekg are installed.
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